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Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Create a refreshing Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad in just 30 minutes – a delightful blend of fresh parsley, lemon juice, and tomatoes that brings the authentic flavors of Lebanon to your kitchen!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. fine bulghur wheat
- 1 c. boiling water
- 3 bunches flat-leaf parsley
- 1 bunch mint
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and finely diced
- 1 large cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely diced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
Prepare the Bulghur Wheat
- Pour the boiling water over the bulghur wheat into a shallow bowl. Use a fork to quickly stir the water into the wheat, then set aside for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the wheat with a fork, then place a plate (or plastic wrap) over the top of the bowl and place it in the fridge.
- Let rest until room temperature, at least 15 minutes.
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Prepare the Herbs
- Wash the leaves of the parsley and mint, then dry completely with a paper towel.
- Trim the stems and discard them.
- Mince the parsley and mint leaves and place them in a large bowl.
Make the Tabbouleh
- Remove the cooled bulghur from the fridge and combine it with the herbs, fluffing and tossing with a fork. Fold in the tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice and toss well. Sprinkle in the salt, stir, and taste. Add more salt if needed.
- Serve cool or at room temperature.
Notes
- To store Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It stays fresh for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
339mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
479IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.